Heart plus Hara Massage

Well Mother Pregnancy and postnatal massage.

I am a teacher with Shiatsu & Thai Massage Training and offer workshops in:

Thai Massage; self massage and relaxation workshops;

1-1 sessions for expectant mum and partner to learn simple techniques your partner can give you during pregnancy and your labour.

I am passionate about the benefits of massage for body and mind. To book a treatment or find out how I can tailor massage to suit your needs, or, enquire about booking me to provide corporate/event massage please click ‘send message’ to enquire or ‘book now’ to request an appointment.

Where and when:

Find me in Glasgow City Centre, right opposite Glasgow Central Station!

On Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays I’m based 10-2 at:

Shiatsu & Thai Massage Training, 5th Floor, Standard Buildings, 94, Hope St. Glasgow

To offer you flexibility in location, I am mobile - I can bring massage to you at home, at work or to your event! (subject to distance)

Mobile appointments are typically available: Wed/Thurs between 9.30-2.30 and Saturday 10-4

Please note my cancellation policy:

A booking is confirmed once Heart + Hara Massage Therapies and the client have both agreed a date, time, duration and location for a treatment

If a cancellation is made more than 24 hours before a treatment, the client will not be charged

If a cancellation is made within 24 hours of the treatment, they will be expected to pay the advertised cost of the treatment

This cancellation fee may be waived at Heart + Hara Massage Therapies’ discretion.

The cancellation fee must be paid within 7 days of the cancellation

Heart + Hara Massage Therapies has the right to cancel a treatment by giving 24 hours notice

Heart + Hara Massage Therapies has the right to cancel a treatment without notice if the room or environment is unsuitable for the treatment to be provided, or if the therapist is taken ill

Heart + Hara Massage Therapies has the right to cancel a treatment without notice if the client is intoxicated or inebriated

Please note, if redeeming a gift certificate, and you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment your gift certificate is treated as redeemed.

I am sure you will understand that as a small business owner late cancellations or no-shows have a big impact.

Some info on treatments:

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Thai Yoga Massage is known as nuat phaen boran In Thailand, meaning traditional style massage. Its origins can be traced back generations and is a combination of influences including Indian yogic principles and Chinese massage techniques including shiatsu and reflexology. A Thai Yoga Massage is a whole body treatment. I work from toe to crown mobilising joints, performing passive stretches that resemble yogic stretches and work Sen lines using a range of techniques including thumb pressure. Sen lines are pathways around the body through which our energy (or chi or wind) flows. These pathways can become blocked through illness, injury, trauma, stress or unhealthy lifestyle. Acupressure points are found along the Sen and I use my thumbs, palms, soles of my feet and elbows to apply pressure to these points to stimulate or relax the points and unblock the energy. The massage I perform is different from what we usually think of as massage as it is performed fully clothed on a futon at floor level without oils. It is suitable for all ages, all levels of flexibility and mobility. It is the perfect form of massage for anyone stiff/sore or fatigued by sport or the demands of work, family life, or under stress or suffering medical ailments including headache, back pain, circulatory or respiratory problems, low energy, mobility problems and digestive and menstrual problems. Thai Yoga is becoming increasingly popular within sports circles and many clients first try Thai Yoga Massage as they've heard about the long held belief of the benefits that Thai massage can bring including: Reduce stiffness, improve flexibility Improve posture Prevent injury and aid recovery after exercise Increase muscular tone and strength Improve circulation and toxin removal Boost the immune system Reduce levels of stress Promote restful sleep Clinical research has provided evidence, for example, that thai massage can prevent bone degeneration and treat back pain. Typically if you enjoy yoga you will love Thai Yoga Massage, however I have clients who don't like yoga and very much enjoy the passive nature of Thai Yoga Massage! Thai Foot Massage

Thai Foot Massage is a wonderfully relaxing treatment that covers the whole foot and lower legs. it is typically 60 minutes long. Oil is applied to the foot and lower legs and the top, arches, Achilles tendon area, toes and sole of the foot are individually massaged using the hands and a traditional rosewood stick. The feet are wrapped in a towel in the traditional Thai method and the leg sen lines are worked directly on the skin and through the towel. It is a rewarding treatment that can be very restorative to the body.

Thai Yoga and Thai Foot Massage may be combined in a 90 minute or 2 hr treatment. Onsite Seated Acupressure

Refreshing; mess free; convenient and quick, Onsite Seated Acupressure (chair or corporate massage) is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that is suitable for almost everyone. It is performed on a specially designed on-site chair that supports the head, chest, arm and knees without oils through clothing. A typical treatment is 15 minutes but if you have more time can be lengthened to 30 minutes. There are many benefits including: eases tense muscles

improves mobility and flexibility

relieves anxiety and stress

improves circulation and immune function

calms the mind, so you think more clearly

Its the ideal massage treatment to offer in the workplace and at events. As a professional massage therapist, I hold public liability insurance. I bring everything I need to provide your workplace massage treatments and require only a small area of floor space.

Massage during the working day can reduce stress and anxiety, reduce muscle tension and boost the body’s systems resulting in improved productivity and reduced absenteeism. Onsite Seated Acupressure can be provided as a regular wellness activity on a weekly or monthly basis, or, as and when required to fit with any employer initiative or as a reward a

Massage for pregnancy: antenatal and postnatal massage

Well Mother massage can be received during ALL trimesters and throughout the postnatal year (including immediate postnatal period). Please note Well Mother massage can be very beneficial if you have experienced, or are experiencing, complications during pregnancy.

Each treatment is tailored to meet your needs for the stage of pregnancy or post-natal period you are at. The massage is a combination of Swedish, Thai and Shiatsu techniques. It is performed on a massage table or at floor level on a futon. I use lots of cushions and blankets for your comfort.

The massage promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and can help with management of common pregnancy related ailments including:

• Pelvic girdle pain & instability Back Pain

• Headache

• Nausea

• Heartburn and reflux

• Constipation

• Oedema

• Restless legs

In addition, the Shiatsu and Thai techniques used in the massage can help with overdue labour and post-natal recovery.

A Well mother treatment is much more than a massage – a Well Mother treatment includes guided breathing and visualisation techniques that you can practice at home as preparation for labour and birth. Plus, you will be shown ante-natal exercises appropriate for you.fter a busy period.

In addition to massage or as a standalone service I offer the following:

Simple massage for partner to learn to give Mum during pregnancy and labour

I can provide a tailored 1-1 session for you and your partner in which I teach your partner simple massage techniques to use to support you during your pregnancy and labour. This session lasts 1hr and can be combined with a massage treatment. This session will normally take place in your home.

Please get in touch to discuss how I can tailor Heart + Hara services to suit your requirements.

Lesley